2011 BMW Active E for sale

None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 20.5 kWh/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.

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Combined
20.5 kWh/100 km
Recalls
2

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2011 BMW Active E in the studio, a representative image
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We do not have a 2011 BMW Active E for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.

2011 BMW Active E specs

2011 BMW Active E powertrains
EngineElectric motor
DriveRear-wheel drive
Transmission1-speed automatic
FuelElectric
Combined20.5 kWh/100 km
Electric range151 km
CO₂0 g/km
Cost to drive 100 km$3.08

2011 BMW Active E: every figure

2011 BMW Active E figures by powertrain
MPG city (US)107 MPGe
MPG highway (US)96 MPGe
MPG combined (US)102 MPGe
Charge at 240 V5 hours
Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet)170 L (6 cu ft)
Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices)US$750
Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at 15 cents a kWh)$616

Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.

What to check when buying the 2011 BMW Active E

  • NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
  • No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
2011 BMW Active E recall campaigns
CampaignDateComponentSummary
13V0170002013-01-17power train:automatic transmissionBMW is recalling certain model year 2011 1-Series ActiveE passenger vehicles manufactured August 17, 2011, through December 19, 2011. Due to an insufficient sealing of the drivetrain housing assembly there may be a lack of grease lubrication on the gear shaft that transfers power from the electric motor to the...
12V3020002012-06-28steering:electric power assist systemBMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 1-SERIES ACTIVE E AND MODEL YEAR 2012 Z4 VEHICLES. VARIATIONS IN ELECTRICAL CURRENT MAY OCCUR WITHIN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, LEADING TO SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE.

Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.

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Buying the 2011 BMW Active E

Does CarmaCars sell the 2011 BMW Active E?

Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.

Can I rent a 2011 BMW Active E before I buy one?

Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 30 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.

Does the 2011 BMW Active E have recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.

What does the 2011 BMW Active E cost in fuel a year?

EPA puts it at US$750 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $616.00.

Where do the figures come from?

Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.